Ionization
Clean air, simple and effective
Our ionization technology purifies the air of particles, odors, and pollutants — inspired by natural processes such as sunlight and thunderstorms.
Functionality
The technology – simply explained.
Generation of ions
High-voltage electricity applied to an ionization tube generates positively and negatively charged ions in the air.
This physical principle has been known since the 1920s and has been scientifically investigated by Albert Einstein and Ludwig Habicht, among others.
Due to their electrical charge, the ions generated are highly reactive and form the basis for all further purification processes in the air.
Effect on odors, particles, and harmful organisms
The ions react with:
- Odor molecules
- Fine dust and aerosols
- Bacteria, viruses, and mold spores
This leads to charge transfers and oxidation processes, which:
- Physically alter and neutralize odor molecules
- Cause particles to clump together so that they are removed from the air
- Impair the structure and reproductive capacity of harmful organisms
This process takes place directly in the air and not first in a filter.
Improvement of air quality
Depending on the application, the ions generated act in ventilation ducts and/or directly in the room.
When the ions enter the room — which is desirable in many applications — they treat the entire volume of the room. This purifies not only the air in the duct, but also the air where people are present.
The result:
- Noticeably fresher air
- Reduced odors
- Lower particle and germ levels throughout the room
Why ionization — and not ozone, activated carbon, or pure filters?
Ionization supplements or replaces conventional methods where these reach their limits.
In comparison:
- Ozone devices: highly effective, but not selective and often undesirable
- Activated carbon: binds odors, but must be replaced regularly and is harmful to the environment
- Filter devices: only clean where air is actively passed through the device
Ionization, on the other hand:
- Works directly in the air and in the room
- Requires hardly any consumables
- Works physically and continuously
- Can be flexibly integrated into existing systems
Safety & Environment
Our devices operate primarily on physical principles, following a natural process.
By-products such as small amounts of ozone may be produced, but these are not the main mechanism of action and are deliberately and demonstrably kept to a minimum.
When correctly designed, the technology is:
- Safe in operation
- Environmentally friendly
- Suitable for continuous operation
Our ionization technology has been used for decades in a wide variety of applications — from supply air treatment to targeted indoor air purification.
We would be happy to advise you on the right solution for your application.